O’Cannabis: On the first anniversary of legalization, a cross-country snapshot of where we stand

October 17, 2019, marks the first anniversary of the legalization of cannabis federally in Canada, and the date when the second phase of products — edibles, extracts, topicals and some other alternative cannabis products also become legal.  Each province and territory were handed the reins for rolling out legalization, and the results in terms of access to legal marijuana are very different for Canadians depending on where they live. This has also had an impact on consumption patterns. Alberta, which has the highest number of retail locations — 306 — is also one of the highest users of cannabis. But it isn’t the highest. That distinction goes to Nova Scotia, which has only 12 retail locations, but more on the way. Quebec stands alone in not embracing the incoming legalization of edibles, banning anything deemed attractive to children. Manitoba has put its First Nations first, prioritizing retail stores to First Nations owners. From the west coast to the east, and the territories, a snapshot of where we stand one year post-legalization: British Columbia Number of stores open: 7 government stores and 85 licensed private retailers  Legal age: 19 What’s legal: Buy up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or its equivalent. Can own and grow up to four cannabis plants per residence. Edibles, extracts and topicals will be available by mid-December. Where to buy: Online or at an official BC Cannabis Store Alberta Number of stores open: 306 Legal age: 18 What’s legal:  Buy up to 30 grams of dried cannabis, or its equivalent. Can own and grow up to four cannabis plants per residence. Edibles, extracts, and topicals will be available by mid-December. Where to buy: Online at Albertacannabis.org or at a licensed third-party retailer Saskatchewan Number of stores open: 39  Legal age: 19 What’s legal: Buy up to 30…

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